Legal Concerns

This article provides an overview of estate planning and what is included in planning your estate.

This article covers what a Last Will and Testament is and why it is needed.

This article provides information about advance care planning as well as tips and resources for planning and documenting your wishes for your medical care in the event you were unable to speak for yourself.

This article provides an overview of financial power of attorney and the powers given to someone who you appoint to be financial power of attorney.

This article provides an overview of standby guardianship, which allows an individual with a disabling medical condition or terminal illness to appoint another person to care for their children without giving up parental rights.

This article provides a brief description of types of child custody (physical and legal) as well as special information about grandparents interested in custody of a grandchild. For a parent coping with cancer, this article can help you get started in thinking about arrangements for your children.

This article provides an overview of informed consent in pediatric patients.

This article provides information and links to assist in accessing living wills and medical power of attorney documents as part of the advance care planning process.

This article provides resources for legal assistance and information for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Physicians take an oath to always act in the best interest of their patients and, unlike patients, face legal and ethical restrictions before they may end relationships with patients.